PROVO CANYON, Utah-
9:12 pm
Utah Fire Info provided the latest information.
The #FireCanyonFire is estimated at 1,600 acres. Aircraft will GPS the fire perimeter tomorrow for a more accurate size. #ffslkw
— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) October 18, 2020
7:08 pm
Saturday evening, the Range Fire continued to rage, causing the evacuation of 10-15 homes at the mouth of Provo Canyon.
This has resulted in the closure of Provo Canyon.
#RangeFire 1,500 Acres 0% contained. Firefighters have conducted a burn out operation behind the 10-15 evacuated homes near the mouth of Provo Canyon. Provo Canyon remains closed. Traffic re-routed through SR-92.
— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) October 18, 2020
Traffic is being rerouted on to S.R. 92 (the Alpine Loop Scenic Highway) to connect traffic to Interstate 15 and U.S. Highway 89 at Lehi.
Heber Valley residents should not use this route but should take northbound U.S. 40 and Interstate 80 at Park City to connect with Interstate 15 if this is necessary.
